Daniel Messé
@danielmesse.bsky.social
Songwriter for Hem, Composer/Lyricist for “Amélie the Musical” and “Prelude to a Kiss.” Just here to share the music that’s inspiring me these days.
Thank you @ryannims.bsky.social for this thoughtful interview!!
Hem - Rabbit Songs 25th Anniversary - KOOP Radio 91.7 FM
By Ryan J Nims
koop.org
November 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Thank you @ryannims.bsky.social for this thoughtful interview!!
Dear friends, we’re delighted to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Rabbit Songs with the album’s first-ever vinyl release plus a digital version, fully remastered. Out November 28, and available for pre-order now! 🐇💿 Pre-save / Pre-order link here:
Rabbit Songs (25th Anniversary Edition)
By Hem
vyd.co
October 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Dear friends, we’re delighted to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Rabbit Songs with the album’s first-ever vinyl release plus a digital version, fully remastered. Out November 28, and available for pre-order now! 🐇💿 Pre-save / Pre-order link here:
The Barr Brothers are just masterful songwriters, and their song “Burn Card” is a perfect example of why they are so great at their craft; the extended poker metaphors never feel forced, and meaning is never sacrificed for cleverness. Plus it just sings beautifully!
Burn Card
YouTube video by The Barr Brothers - Topic
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October 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The Barr Brothers are just masterful songwriters, and their song “Burn Card” is a perfect example of why they are so great at their craft; the extended poker metaphors never feel forced, and meaning is never sacrificed for cleverness. Plus it just sings beautifully!
Matt Maltese, live at Brooklyn Bowl, Philadelphia, 10-02-25
Wonderful show!
Wonderful show!
October 3, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Matt Maltese, live at Brooklyn Bowl, Philadelphia, 10-02-25
Wonderful show!
Wonderful show!
Foxwarren performing @Underground Arts in Philly, September 25th, 2025.
I am obsessed.
I am obsessed.
September 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Foxwarren performing @Underground Arts in Philly, September 25th, 2025.
I am obsessed.
I am obsessed.
“White Goose” by Anna Tivel, is a laid back revelation of a song, where the natural world gently embraces us humans, reminding us they we too are a part of this world. Awe has never sounded so hushed.
Anna Tivel - White Goose (Official Video)
YouTube video by FluffandGravy
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September 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
“White Goose” by Anna Tivel, is a laid back revelation of a song, where the natural world gently embraces us humans, reminding us they we too are a part of this world. Awe has never sounded so hushed.
Just working my way backwards through Andy Shauf’s entire discography. Check out the production on this tune from his 2016 album “The Party”. It sounds like Steely Dan on barbiturates; woozy and sophisticated in equal measure.
Andy Shauf - "Early to the Party"
YouTube video by ANTI- Records
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September 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Just working my way backwards through Andy Shauf’s entire discography. Check out the production on this tune from his 2016 album “The Party”. It sounds like Steely Dan on barbiturates; woozy and sophisticated in equal measure.
Reposted by Daniel Messé
The album reels are assembled! Now off to Sterling Sound Nashville for vinyl mastering.
August 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The album reels are assembled! Now off to Sterling Sound Nashville for vinyl mastering.
I know nothing about this band/person named “Twain”, but they can sure make a great song! Visionary folk music, sort of in the spirit of early Victoria Williams. Highly recommended!
Are We in Heaven?
YouTube video by Twain - Topic
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July 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I know nothing about this band/person named “Twain”, but they can sure make a great song! Visionary folk music, sort of in the spirit of early Victoria Williams. Highly recommended!
How is it possible that Paul Simon is still capable of surprising us in 2025? “Trail of Volcanos” is an exercise in restraint, but reaching for something truly sublime, like a whispered prayer:
Trail of Volcanoes
YouTube video by Paul Simon - Topic
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July 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
How is it possible that Paul Simon is still capable of surprising us in 2025? “Trail of Volcanos” is an exercise in restraint, but reaching for something truly sublime, like a whispered prayer:
Still hung up on Charlotte Cornfield. What an incredibly satisfying song:
Charlotte Cornfield - In My Corner (Official Video)
YouTube video by Charlotte Cornfield
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July 10, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Still hung up on Charlotte Cornfield. What an incredibly satisfying song:
Is there anything more luxuriously comforting than Shirley Horn singing a great old Johnny Mandel / Alan Bergman song?
Where Do You Start
YouTube video by Shirley Horn - Topic
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July 3, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Is there anything more luxuriously comforting than Shirley Horn singing a great old Johnny Mandel / Alan Bergman song?
“We Would Call This Place Our Home” by a band out of the Netherlands called Happy Camper, starts out as this unassuming pinecone of a tune, and grows into a majestic Douglas fir. Naturally, I’m obsessed:
We Would Call This Place Our Home
YouTube video by Happy Camper - Topic
youtube.com
July 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
“We Would Call This Place Our Home” by a band out of the Netherlands called Happy Camper, starts out as this unassuming pinecone of a tune, and grows into a majestic Douglas fir. Naturally, I’m obsessed:
I’ve mentioned @charlottecornfield.bsky.social before, and my admiration for her work has only grown since then. Her song “Storm Clouds” is an incredible piece of songwriting; the specificity in her lyrics, that incredible repeating bridge/coda, not to mention her performance. It’s all just perfect:
Charlotte Cornfield - Storm Clouds (official audio)
YouTube video by Charlotte Cornfield
youtube.com
June 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I’ve mentioned @charlottecornfield.bsky.social before, and my admiration for her work has only grown since then. Her song “Storm Clouds” is an incredible piece of songwriting; the specificity in her lyrics, that incredible repeating bridge/coda, not to mention her performance. It’s all just perfect:
For the vinyl release of “Rabbit Songs” we’re doing everything we can to go directly from the original 1/2” tapes to the lathe; analog to analog. Today, we finally unearthed the original mixes for “Sailor” (once thought lost). A very good day!
June 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
For the vinyl release of “Rabbit Songs” we’re doing everything we can to go directly from the original 1/2” tapes to the lathe; analog to analog. Today, we finally unearthed the original mixes for “Sailor” (once thought lost). A very good day!
Okay, I know I just posted about Foxwarren @foxwarrenhq.bsky.social, but that was before I found out that the band just released their 2nd album, and I’m already obsessed. Check out this gorgeous tune: those soft, major-7th-y chord expansions that float in at the choruses just melt me.
Foxwarren - "Dance" (Full Album Stream)
YouTube video by ANTI- Records
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June 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Okay, I know I just posted about Foxwarren @foxwarrenhq.bsky.social, but that was before I found out that the band just released their 2nd album, and I’m already obsessed. Check out this gorgeous tune: those soft, major-7th-y chord expansions that float in at the choruses just melt me.
In the past 10 years, some of my favorite artists have realeased some of my favorite albums ever. And the one release I find myself returning to more than any other has to be the 2018 debut from @foxwarrenhq.bsky.social.
Foxwarren
Foxwarren · Album · 2018 · 10 songs
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June 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
In the past 10 years, some of my favorite artists have realeased some of my favorite albums ever. And the one release I find myself returning to more than any other has to be the 2018 debut from @foxwarrenhq.bsky.social.
I’m breaking my social media fast because this particular version of this particular song is too good not to share.
“Perfect Dark (Live at RAK)” by Flyte w/Madison Cunningham:
“Perfect Dark (Live at RAK)” by Flyte w/Madison Cunningham:
Perfect Dark (Live at RAK)
YouTube video by Flyte - Topic
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June 11, 2025 at 2:43 AM
I’m breaking my social media fast because this particular version of this particular song is too good not to share.
“Perfect Dark (Live at RAK)” by Flyte w/Madison Cunningham:
“Perfect Dark (Live at RAK)” by Flyte w/Madison Cunningham:
What a show! Just saw Chris Staples playing the most intimate rooftop concert you can imagine. Such a beautiful night of great songs!
May 1, 2025 at 1:54 AM
What a show! Just saw Chris Staples playing the most intimate rooftop concert you can imagine. Such a beautiful night of great songs!
Would you like to hear a really wonderful instrumental song? “I Fell in Love, Again” by Australian artist Sinj Clarke is as moody as it is melodic; familiar and aloof, like a passerby’s smile.
I Fell in Love, Again
YouTube video by Sinj Clarke - Topic
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April 28, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Would you like to hear a really wonderful instrumental song? “I Fell in Love, Again” by Australian artist Sinj Clarke is as moody as it is melodic; familiar and aloof, like a passerby’s smile.
Dusting off the Rabbit Songs 1/2” mix reels for the upcoming vinyl release!
April 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Dusting off the Rabbit Songs 1/2” mix reels for the upcoming vinyl release!
Just heard that we lost William Finn yesterday, and I am remembering that day back in 1990 when I first laid ears on his ‘Falsetto-verse.’ What a revelation! So stylized and theatrical, yet completely grounded in real emotions. It still inspires me after all this time.
March of the Falsettos - A Marriage Proposal / A Tight-Knit Family (Reprise)
YouTube video by matt
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April 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Just heard that we lost William Finn yesterday, and I am remembering that day back in 1990 when I first laid ears on his ‘Falsetto-verse.’ What a revelation! So stylized and theatrical, yet completely grounded in real emotions. It still inspires me after all this time.
“Every Little Thing” by Maddie Jay and Chase Ceglie is this bejeweled, fuzzy dream of a song. So many good ideas, and hooks upon hooks. Take a listen:
Every Little Thing - Maddie Jay & Chase Ceglie (Visualizer)
YouTube video by Maddie Jay Music
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April 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
“Every Little Thing” by Maddie Jay and Chase Ceglie is this bejeweled, fuzzy dream of a song. So many good ideas, and hooks upon hooks. Take a listen:
How does Chris Staples pack so much emotion into his songs when they are so restrained? Take “Always on My Mind”: the bursts of melody are almost sporadic, and the lyrics are basically beautifully-observed haikus. The overall effect is moving, unpretentious, and perfect.
Chris Staples "Always on My Mind" (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Chris Staples Music
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April 7, 2025 at 3:09 AM
How does Chris Staples pack so much emotion into his songs when they are so restrained? Take “Always on My Mind”: the bursts of melody are almost sporadic, and the lyrics are basically beautifully-observed haikus. The overall effect is moving, unpretentious, and perfect.
Incredible, and worth the wait! Jeremy Jordan was born to sing this score!
April 3, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Incredible, and worth the wait! Jeremy Jordan was born to sing this score!